An established professional services firm is seeking a Director of Outsourced Accounting to lead and grow a high‑quality outsourced finance offering for SME clients.This is a senior leadership role within a well‑developed outsourcing practice, working closely with business owners and management teams to deliver end‑to‑end outsourced accounting solutions across compliance, reporting and back‑office finance. The role will suit someone who enjoys combining client leadership, people management and technical oversight in a hands‑on, SME‑facing environment.The RoleLead and develop a small, experienced outsourced finance team, ensuring consistent, high‑quality deliveryAct as a senior advisor to owner‑managed and mid‑market clients, with ownership of key relationshipsOversee end‑to‑end outsourced finance services, including statutory reporting, compliance and operational financeMaintain strong control over quality, timelines and technical standards across all client workSupport the commercial growth and evolution of the outsourced services offeringEmbed best‑practice use of modern, cloud‑based finance systemsThe Ideal ProfileA professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent)Strong experience in outsourced accounting, practice or SME‑focused advisoryProven ability to lead and develop teams in a client‑service environmentSolid technical grounding across statutory accounts, compliance and payroll oversightExperience working directly with owner‑managed and SME businessesHands‑on experience with Xero and cloud‑based accounting solutionsA commercial, pragmatic approach and strong client communication skillsWhy This RoleSenior, visible leadership roleOpportunity to work closely with ambitious SME clients across a broad range of sectorsBlend of people leadership, client advisory and technical oversightPlatform to shape and develop an outsourced accounting offering within a respected professional services firm
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